Rehabilitation Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), South Beach Psychiatric Center, Elms Place Clinic, P27201

Rehabilitation Assistant 1

South Beach Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant 1 to assist clinical professionals in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, you will work under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Counselor or other professional staff and will focus on assisting clinical professionals in providing rehabilitation services including :

• Interviewing and gathering information from individuals
• Assisting in conducting assessments
• Assisting in planning and conducting rehabilitation activities

Minimum Qualifications :

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Rehabilitation Assistant 1 if they have 1 year of experience assisting individuals with daily living skills, taking care of their personal needs, and ensuring a comfortable home environment.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Paraprofessional Careers in Mental Hygiene eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b / 55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Please Note : After 2 years of satisfactory experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, you will advance to the Rehabilitation Assistant 2, SG-14, without further examination.

Additional Comments :

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including :

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments :

This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.